Summit would like to congratulate Dr. John Thabiti Willis on his appointment as the Inaugural Kesho Scott Endowed Chair in African Diaspora Studies with Grinnell College. Willis’ vision and leadership will be key to expanding this vital field of study at Grinnell College. His work as a scholar and teacher, which spans multiple African and African diasporic settings, and his significant experience creating study abroad opportunities for undergraduates, position him to build the new department through partnerships on and off campus.